Dodgeball Canada is looking to select the next set of invitees to the National Championship Tournament taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba April 13th, 14th and 15th.

Ontario's qualifying tournament for the women's division will take place on February 17th, 2018 at Applewood Heights Secondary School (945 Bloor St, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2M8) from 9AM to 7PM.

You may register as a Team or Individual to tryout. The applicant fee for anyone looking to receive an invitation to Nationals is C$40/person. If you're looking to just participate in the tournament, the fee is $25/person.

As per the results of the 2017 census survey, Ontario will be allotted 3 women's teams to be represented at the National Tournament in Winnipeg. Therefore, the top 2 ranking teams of this tournament will automatically receive an invitation. The 3rd team will be comprised of 6-8 individuals selected by the designated selection committee.
Only individuals residing in Ontario will be eligible to qualify for Nationals at this tournament.

All applicants and participants will have to register individually here: before the deadline of February 4th, 2018 8PM EST. The tournament will cap at 16 teams.

World Dodgeball Federation Rulebook:

Please note that for qualifiers and nationals:
A match is 20 minutes of regular play.
a. A match has two halves, each 10 minutes in length.

UNIFORMS
Qualifiers: It is mandatory that all players on the court to wear a jersey with a number located on the back. Teams do not have to be wearing matching jerseys.
Nationals: It is mandatory that all teams wear uniform jerseys with numbers located on both the front and the back.

You must be at least 16 years of age to participate. If you are under the age of 18, we will need to confirm with your parental/legal guardian permitting you to participate. You and a your parent/legal guardian should send an email to bethel@dodgeballcanada.org to request a permission form.

If you receive an invitation to the National Tournament, you must indicate your intentions to tryout for the National Team Program that is scheduled to compete at the 2018 World Dodgeball Federation World Championships taking place in the Fall of 2018 in USA. This would be a volunteer position in which you must be willing to assume all financial responsibility of funding your expenses that the Program would not be unable to cover. Athletes that qualify for the National tournament may still participate even if they have no intentions of trying out for the National Team Program.

Regarding Video Submissions:

Individuals who are seeking an invitation to Nationals but who are not able to attend the qualifier have an opportunity to submit a video application. Please see requirements below:

1) SUBMISSION LETTER
Applicants will be required to submit a letter to the Ontario Qualifier Selection Committee. In this letter, you should introduce yourself; talk about your dodgeball passion and career and an explanation as to why you are unable to make it to your regional qualifier. Although not required, it might be helpful if you also had a letter of reference from a league member/owner.

2) VIDEO SUBMISSION
The video needs to be at least 10 minutes long of uncut scrimmage footage. My recommendation is within the last 3 months so that we have an accurate idea of where you are in your training. Our head coach and assistants will be reviewing the footage and determining whether they have seen enough to warrant an invitation.

3) SEND PACKAGE AND PAYMENT.
Send the video link / letter to bethel@dodgeballcanada.org .
The applicant fee is $40 CAD that can be e-mail transferred to payments@dodgeballcanada.org or PayPal through our website. There is a 4% charge if you use PayPal.

Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into account the individual's circumstances. I will be completely transparent in saying that our coaching staff will be highly critical this year of video submissions as we anticipate a highly competitive applicant base.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach me at bethel@dodgeballcanada.org

Thank you

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Hi Ladies,
With just a little over a week to go, a few reminders:
1) Make sure that you have 3 designated ball retrievers for your team at all times as you will not be permitted to leave the court if you are a live player. Out players may not retrieve balls. Inactive players in a set may retrieve balls.
2) Make sure everyone on your team has settled their registration fee and signed the online waiver. Participants who have not done this before next Saturday will not be permitted to play.
3) Make sure your team has submitted jerseys #s to me before next Wednesday. This will assist the selection committee in identifying who you are if you're intending to tryout for an individual invitation to Nationals.

Hey Ladies,
Don't forget to sign off on the 2018: Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form! You only have to do this once a year!

This is a final reminder that the deadline to register is tomorrow, February 4th at 8PM EST.
All applicants and participants will have to register individually here:
https://www.dodgeballcanada.org/online-store/Tournament-%26-Tryout-Registration-c21895001
Anyone attempting to register themselves after the deadline will be charged a $5 late fee. Registration of free agents after the deadline will need to be approved by the existing team.
After Feb 4th, team captains will be required to submit jersey #'s to bethel@dodgeballcanada.org.

The registration deadline is fast approaching. Please ensure that all members of your team have completed both registration and payment.
ROSTER LIST
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13eO4AicXH4_OX9I-L1pzmf2KtQJxiMvwuILnKy6svjk/edit?usp=sharing
All applicants and participants will have to register individually before the deadline of February 4th, 2018 8PM EST. The tournament will cap at 16 teams.
After Feb 4th, team captains will be required to submit jersey #'s to bethel@dodgeballcanada.org.

FAQ: Do I need to register my Class C Membership before qualifiers?
A: Although we encourage everyone to become a member and help contribute to the growth and development of the sport, the answer is no. You do not need to be a registered member to be considered for an invitation to Nationals. However, once an individual receives an invitation to Nationals and declares their intentions to tryout for the National Team, they must become Class C Members.
Feel free to post any questions here and myself, Guy Armsden and Alex Svetlovsky would be happy to answer any of your questions regarding membership.

We are looking for one more lady to fill out our team. (Have 6, would like 7). Please msg me if you’re a free agent looking for a team!

This is a reminder that all applicants and participants will have to register individually here: https://www.dodgeballcanada.org/online-store/ONTARIO-Womens-Qualifier-Tournament-p96049762 before the deadline of February 4th, 2018 8PM EST.
Registration and payment must be completed for you to be eligible to play. Registration fees can be sent to payments@dodgeballcanada.org
REGISTERED TEAMS:
1) Andromeda (Captained by Marcelle Grimmond)
2) Beavertails (Captained by Lynn Kirkpatrick)
3) Hydra (Captained by Marie Wright)
4) Spitfire (Captained by Natalie Kim)
5) Kickass (Captained by Jen Ritchie)
6) Golden Snatches (Captained by Lauren Dywer)
7) Phoenix (Captained by Jody Scully)
Many Thanks

Regarding Video Submissions:
Individuals who are seeking an invitation to Nationals but who are not able to attend the qualifier have an opportunity to submit a video application. Please see requirements below:
1) SUBMISSION LETTER
Applicants will be required to submit a letter to the Ontario Qualifier Selection Committee. In this letter, you should introduce yourself; talk about your dodgeball passion and career and an explanation as to why you are unable to make it to your regional qualifier. Although not required, it might be helpful if you also had a letter of reference from a league member/owner.
2) VIDEO SUBMISSION
The video needs to be at least 10 minutes long of uncut scrimmage footage. My recommendation is within the last 3 months so that we have an accurate idea of where you are in your training. Our head coach and assistants will be reviewing the footage and determining whether they have seen enough to warrant an invitation.
3) SEND PACKAGE AND PAYMENT.
Send the video link / letter to bethel@dodgeballcanada.org .
The applicant fee is $40 CAD that can be e-mail transferred to payments@dodgeballcanada.org or PayPal through our website. There is a 4% charge if you use PayPal.
Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into account the individual's circumstances. I will be completely transparent in saying that our coaching staff will be highly critical this year of video submissions as we anticipate a highly competitive applicant base.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach me at bethel@dodgeballcanada.org
Thank you

Looking for a team as well

Free agent looking for a team!

Hi Ladies,
This is a friendly reminder to get yourselves registered. We need a good understanding of numbers and intentions before the new year.
Many Thanks!

Hi ladies! Looking for a team :)

Ladies! Let's get ready for a brand new year of exciting growth in our sport! Message me if you'd like some assistance in finding a team.